Download or read book Herbaceous Perennial Plants written by Allan M. Armitage and published by Quarto Publishing Group USA. This book was released on 2008-05-01 with total page 1480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The third edition of the comprehensive—and entertaining—gardening reference by the master horticulturalist. This is the long-awaited third edition of Allan Armitage’s masterpiece on garden perennials. Armitage’s extensive traveling, teaching, and trialing experiences provide a depth of understanding of the best ornamental perennials for North American gardens unparalleled by any other garden writer. One of the most definitive and conclusive books written about perennials, the first edition was designated as one of the best seventy-five books written in the last seventy-five years by the American Horticulture Society. Now the third edition of “The Big Perennial Book” (as it is fondly referred to by many practitioners) describes 3,600 species in 1224 pages. More than three hundred color photos complement detailed text filled with the author’s pointed observations of plant performance, cultivar selection, and current taxonomy. In addition, his trademark wit and passion are both in abundance, making reading as pleasurable as it is informative.
Download or read book EcoHappy written by Loretta Fontaine and published by . This book was released on 2014-11-21 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “It’s likely when you make one small eco-friendly change to your lifestyle, that one simple change spurs new changes. Living greener and respectfully starts where you are. Don’t fret – there are so many different paths to explore, you don’t have to be a perfectionist.” In this treasure of a book, Loretta Fontaine, the award-winning designer, blogger and photographer, reflects on what it takes to live “Eco-Happy” – to live respectfully every day, without regrets, and find happiness at the intersection of Earth-friendly living and joy. In her writing, Loretta describes the three simple rules she has set to guide a path to a greener life, accompanied by over fifty prints of of her original color and black and white photographs, spread lavishly throughout the book. These images show scenes as she found them - a stream tumbling through mossy boulders in Oregon, a child playfully scaling an uprooted tree in the Adirondacks, the delicate coloring of a single leaf in a Vermont forest. Seeking out the beauty and wonder in every scene, and ever watchful for intimate details, Loretta pairs her expressive, thoughtful photography with an enchanting text to create this unique and joyful book celebrating living a greener and happier life.
Download or read book Growing Perennials in Cold Climates written by Mike Heger, John Whitman, Debbie Lonnee and published by U of Minnesota Press. This book was released on with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Critical I written by Norman Norwood Holland and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 1992 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Asserting that literary theory needs a dose of common sense, this treatise attacks Saussurean linguistics as outmoded and discredited in its elimination of its subjects. It claims that postmodernist ideas of the individual rest on false linguistic and psychological premises.
Download or read book New York Magazine written by and published by . This book was released on 1997-03-31 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New York magazine was born in 1968 after a run as an insert of the New York Herald Tribune and quickly made a place for itself as the trusted resource for readers across the country. With award-winning writing and photography covering everything from politics and food to theater and fashion, the magazine's consistent mission has been to reflect back to its audience the energy and excitement of the city itself, while celebrating New York as both a place and an idea.
Download or read book Walkin on the Happy Side of Misery written by J. R. Tate and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 2013-09-01 with total page 433 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recollections of grueling climbs, knee-wrecking descents, mountaintop thunderstorms, snakes underfoot, and the myriad characters encountered on an AT thru-hike.
Download or read book Women s Health written by and published by . This book was released on 2007-04 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Womens Health magazine speaks to every aspect of a woman's life including health, fitness, nutrition, emotional well-being, sex and relationships, beauty and style.
Download or read book Let s Go California 10th Edition written by Let's Go Inc. and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2004-12-13 with total page 624 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Completely revised and updated, Let's Go: California is your insider's guide to the Golden State. Let's Go's forty-five years of travel savvy deliver the practical facts you'll need, from navigating L.A.'s freeways to finding the hottest nightlife. Expanded coverage of national parks, beaches, hiking, and skiing get you out of the city, while listings in the alternatives to tourism chapter show you how to make a difference or become a movie star. Whether you'd rather trek Yosemite's backcountry trails or sample California cuisine in Berkeley's gourmet ghetto, Let's Go can lead the way.
Download or read book The Reset Workbook written by Justin Shiels and published by Sasquatch Books. This book was released on 2023-12-05 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you ready to break free of unhelpful patterns and design a life you love? Is it time for a life reset? Try this fun guided journal designed to help you build emotional intelligence, develop the tools to establish new habits and rituals, and set inspired (yet practical) goals to fulfil your dreams. Bursting with author Justin Shiels' upbeat energy, this joyful journal will help you refresh and recharge in any areas of life where you may be feeling stuck. Colourful illustrations and inspiring quotes throughout make working through this journal a rewarding experience. Explore 206 prompts, based on the following vectors of change- Mind- learn to manage your thoughts Purpose- find/create your mission Body- celebrate and support your body Self-care- practice wellness Spirit- explore your sources of inspiration Connect- cultivate emotional intelligence Work- make it fulfilling and rewarding Balance- optimize your time Rituals- build in meaning every day Goals- understand where you're going Focus- gather yourself to make your dreams come true Sample prompts- If I could go back in time, what advice would I give myself? Is there someone in my life that I would be interested in getting to know better?What's one small thing I can do every week to celebrate that I'm alive?
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Download or read book The Summer of No Regrets written by Katherine Grace Bond and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2012-05-01 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This was the summer that would change my life. No more being what everyone expected. No more doing what everyone else wanted. So when Luke came into my life, I decided to keep him a secret. Maybe he as a dead–ringer for notorious Hollywood bad boy Trent Yves. And it was possible that everything he told me was a lie. And yes, I was probably asking for trouble. But all I saw was Luke—sweet, funny, caring—someone who would let me be the real me. But which was the real him?
Download or read book Building Inclusive Cities written by Carolyn Whitzman and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Building on a growing movement within developing countries in Latin America, Africa, and Asia-Pacific, as well as Europe and North America, this book documents cutting edge practice and builds theory around a rights based approach to women's safety in the context of poverty reduction and social inclusion. Drawing upon two decades of research and grassroots action on safer cities for women and everyone, this book is about the right to an inclusive city. The first part of the book describes the challenges that women face regarding access to essential services, housing security, liveability and mobility. The second part of the book critically examines programs, projects and ideas that are working to make cities safer. Building Inclusive Cities takes a cross-cultural learning perspective from action research occurring throughout the world and translates this research into theoretical conceptualizations to inform the literature on planning and urban management in both developing and developed countries. This book is intended to inspire both thought and action.
Download or read book Fortune written by Henry Robinson Luce and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 1312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Devil s Interval written by Linda Lee Peterson and published by Prospect Park Books. This book was released on 2013-08-16 with total page 351 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Maggie Fiori, magazine editor and amateur sleuth, gets entangled in a high-profile murder among San Francisco's elite.
Download or read book Sammy Keyes and the Wild Things written by Wendelin Van Draanen and published by Yearling. This book was released on 2008-12-09 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With desperate poachers on their trail, Sammy and her fellow campers have just been added to the endangered species list. "Think a combination of Carl Hiaasen's Flush and Janet Evanovich's "Stephanie Plum" and you'll be right on target" --School Library Journal This is not the summer camping trip of Sammy's dreams. Instead of shady glades and meandering streams, she gets scrubby shrubs, blazing sun, and rattlesnakes. Her fellow campers are desperate to catch a rare glimpse of an endangered condor. To Sammy, the trip feels like the painful in pursuit of the unspeakably ugly. But when she and two other girls find an injured condor, Sammy's intrigued at last. As they track down a clue, they stumble onto two classmates and promptly get lost. Which leaves three girls and two boys in a canyon with one tent a sick condor and six billion biting flies. Oh--and an armed and dangerous highstakes poacher.
Download or read book A Bad Day for Mercy written by Sophie Littlefield and published by Minotaur Books. This book was released on 2012-06-19 with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A call from Stella Hardesty's little sister brings the news that Stella's step-nephew, Chip, has been threatened with serious bodily harm if he doesn't settle his unpaid gambling debts. Stella makes the drive to Chip's home in Wisconsin, only to walk in on a wee-hours dismemberment. Chip and his Russian girlfriend, Natalya, insist the man was left, already dead, on their porch. Suspicious but compelled to help family, Stella tracks down other suspects, including the deceased's business partner, a purveyor of black-market Botox, and a jilted violist. Matters are complicated by the unexpected arrival of BJ Broderson, who has picked the worst possible time to pursue his amorous intentions toward Stella. Meanwhile, thoughts of Sheriff "Goat" Jones make Stella blush and wonder where, and with whom, she will spend her fifty-first birthday. A Bad Day for Mercy is a terrific addition to this incredibly original and entertaining series. For those who haven't yet discovered the wonder of Sophie Littlefield, it's high time to join the fun!
Download or read book Clean My Space written by Melissa Maker and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2017-03-07 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The wildly popular YouTube star behind Clean My Space presents the breakthrough solution to cleaning better with less effort Melissa Maker is beloved by fans all over the world for her completely re-engineered approach to cleaning. As the dynamic new authority on home and living, Melissa knows that to invest any of our precious time in cleaning, we need to see big, long-lasting results. So, she developed her method to help us get the most out of our effort and keep our homes fresh and welcoming every day. In her long-awaited debut book, she shares her revolutionary 3-step solution: • Identify the most important areas (MIAs) in your home that need attention • Select the proper products, tools, and techniques (PTT) for the job • Implement these new cleaning routines so that they stick Clean My Space takes the chore out of cleaning with Melissa’s incredible tips and cleaning hacks (the power of pretreating!) her lightning fast 5-10 minute “express clean” routines for every room when time is tightest, and her techniques for cleaning even the most daunting places and spaces. And a big bonus: Melissa gives guidance on the best non-toxic, eco-conscious cleaning products and offers natural cleaning solution recipes you can make at home using essential oils to soothe and refresh. With Melissa’s simple groundbreaking method you can truly live in a cleaner, more cheerful, and calming home all the time.
